was (re)discovered by Captain James Cook in 1769 and is 90km NE of Auckland, New Zealand. It was given this name by Cook as it provides a protective barrier for the entrance to the Hauraki Gulf from the South Pacific Ocean. The island has been known for centuries as “Motu Aotea” (Island [of the] White Cloud) by the indigenous Māori (the “local” or “original” people). Motu Aotea has been… read more
Auckland Weather
Thursday, Feb 23
Showers in the Vicinity
Currently: 22˚C
Feels Like: 22˚ C
Hi: 24˚, Lo: 20˚
Wind: 21, Gust: N/A MPH
Wind Direction: N (10)
Tonight: 20˚
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Moon Phase: New
Friday, Feb 24
Hi: 22˚, Lo: 19˚
Wind: 29, Gust: N/A MPH
Wind Direction: WSW (240)
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